Convert m²/s to Stokes
Input the number of square meters per second you want to convert to stokes.
How to Convert Square Meters per Second to Stokes
The square meter per second and stokes are both units of viscosity. By definition, 1 square meter per second equals exactly 10000 stokes. This means to convert square meters per second to stokes, you multiply by 10000.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 m²/s to stokes:
We need to convert square meters per second to stokes
Since 1 m²/s = 10000 St, multiply by 10000
5 × 10000 = 50000
5 m²/s = 50000 St
Square Meter per Second to Stokes Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common square meter per second to stokes conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Square Meters per Second (m²/s) | Stokes (St) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 m²/s | 1000 St |
| 0.5 m²/s | 5000 St |
| 1 m²/s | 10000 St |
| 2 m²/s | 20000 St |
| 5 m²/s | 50000 St |
| 10 m²/s | 100000 St |
| 25 m²/s | 250000 St |
| 50 m²/s | 500000 St |
| 100 m²/s | 1000000 St |
About These Units
Square Meter per Second (m²/s)
Square meters per second (m²/s) is the SI unit of kinematic viscosity—dynamic viscosity divided by density (ν = η/ρ). Water at 20°C: 1×10⁻⁶ m²/s, air: 1.5×10⁻⁵ m²/s. One m²/s = 10,000 stokes = 1,000,000 centistokes. Used in Reynolds number calculations.
Stokes (St)
The stokes (St) is the CGS unit of kinematic viscosity equal to 1 cm²/s or 100 centistokes. Named after physicist George Stokes. Water at 20°C: 0.01 St, light motor oil: 0.3-1 St at 40°C. One stokes = 10⁻⁴ m²/s. Common in technical literature.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert square meters per second to stokes?
To convert square meters per second to stokes, multiply the value by 10000. For example, 10 m²/s = 100000 St.
How many stokes are in 1 square meter per second?
1 square meter per second equals 10000 stokes.
What is the formula for square meters per second to stokes?
The formula is: St = m²/s × 10000.